JP2021034834A - Telephone set and communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a telephone set or a communication device that can improve a function to notify the degree of safety of a caller number.SOLUTION: A telephone set includes: a communication unit for communicating with a telephone line; a light-emitting unit for emitting light in at least two different colors; and a control unit for controlling operation of the light-emitting unit. The control unit emits light of a first color illumination included in the light-emitting unit when an incoming call from a registered number is received, emits light of a second color illumination included in the light-emitting unit when an incoming call from an unregistered number is received, and emits light of an illumination included in the light-emitting unit when in a state of calling out an opposite party and being on a call.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to a telephone and a communication device provided between the telephone and a telephone line.

As a countermeasure against fraud using the telephone and forcible marketing and solicitation by the telephone, it has been proposed to equip the telephone with a function that allows the user to confirm whether or not the call is from a safe source when receiving a call. There is.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a telephone capable of improving the function of notifying an incoming call by distinguishing the degree of safety of the sender. This telephone has an LED, and when there is an incoming call, the LED notifies whether or not the caller's number is a pre-registered number.

JP-A-2016-129294

It is hoped that further measures will be taken to prevent fraudulent damage caused by telephone calls.

An object of the present invention is to further improve the function of notifying the degree of security of the source number in a telephone and a communication device.

The telephone according to one aspect of the present invention includes a communication unit that communicates with a telephone line, a light emitting unit that emits light in at least two different colors, and a control unit that controls the operation of the light emitting unit. The control unit emits light of the first color included in the light emitting unit when an incoming call is received from a registered number, and a second light emitting unit included in the light emitting unit when an incoming call is received from an unregistered number. In addition to emitting color illumination, any of the illuminations included in the light emitting unit is emitted during a call or a call.

The communication device according to another aspect of the present invention is provided between the telephone and the telephone line. This communication device controls the operation of the first communication unit that communicates with the telephone line, the second communication unit that communicates with the telephone, the light emitting unit that emits light in at least two different colors, and the operation of the light emitting unit. It has a department. The control unit emits light of the first color included in the light emitting unit when an incoming call is received from a registered number, and a second light emitting unit included in the light emitting unit when an incoming call is received from an unregistered number. In addition to emitting color illumination, any of the illuminations included in the light emitting unit is emitted when the telephone is in a ringing state or a call.

According to the telephone according to one aspect of the present invention described above, the function of notifying the degree of security of the source number can be further improved. According to the above-mentioned communication device according to one aspect of the present invention, the function of notifying the degree of security of the source number can be further improved.

It is a top view which shows the appearance structure of the telephone which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the telephone which concerns on 1st Embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows the light emitting state of the LED from the time of an incoming call to the end of a call when there is an incoming call from a registered number. (B) is a diagram showing the light emitting state of the LED from the time of the incoming call to the end of the call when there is an incoming call from an unregistered number. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of operation at the time of the incoming call with the telephone which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of operation with the telephone which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the operation shown in FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the light emitting state of the LED from before the call to after the end of a call when making a call to a registered number. (B) is a diagram showing the light emitting state of the LED from before the call to the end of the call when making a call to an unregistered number. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the light emitting state of the pending LED in the telephone according to the modified example. It is a top view which shows the appearance structure of the telephone which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the light emitting state of the LED from the time of an incoming call to the end of a call when there is an incoming call from an unregistered number in the telephone which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other example of the light emitting state of the LED from the time of an incoming call to the end of a call when there is an incoming call from an unregistered number in the telephone which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation flow from the time of an incoming call to the end of a call when there is an incoming call from an unregistered number in the telephone which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the modification of the light emitting state of the LED from the time of an incoming call to the end of a call when there is an incoming call from an unregistered number in the telephone which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the schematic structure of the communication system which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the relay device which comprises the communication system shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the schematic structure of the telephone which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the handset which comprises the telephone which concerns on 4th Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are the same. Therefore, the detailed description of them will not be repeated.

[First Embodiment]
<Appearance configuration of the phone>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of the telephone 1 according to the present embodiment. The telephone 1 includes a main body 2 and a handset 3.

The main body 2 is connected to a fixed telephone line. The handset 3 may be a wired type or a cordless type. In the case of a cordless type handset, it is connected to the main body 2 by wireless communication. For wireless communication between the main body 2 and the handset 3, for example, wireless communication according to a digital cordless telephone standard called the DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) method, wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), etc. are used. Is done.

A display 13, an operation unit 16, an LED 17 (light emitting unit), and the like are provided on the upper surface of the main body unit 2. The operation unit 16 is composed of a plurality of buttons such as a number button (numeric keypad) and other operation buttons. The LED 17 has at least two color LED lamps. In the present embodiment, the LED 17 is composed of a green LED 17a (first color illumination) and a red LED 17b (second color illumination). Further, as the LED 17, one LED capable of emitting a plurality of colors may be used. The arrangement position of the LED 17 is not limited to the example shown in FIG. In another example, the LED 17 may be arranged on the antenna for wireless communication attached to the main body 2.

The handset 3 is placed at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the main body 2. The handset is provided with a speaker 15a (not shown) and a microphone 14 (see FIG. 2). Although not shown, the speaker 15b is also provided in the main body 2. The speaker 15a and the speaker 15b are collectively referred to as a speaker 15 (see FIG. 2).
<Internal configuration of telephone>
Subsequently, the internal configuration of the telephone 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the telephone 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the telephone 1 includes a CPU 10 (control unit) for controlling the entire device, a ROM 11 (storage unit), and a RAM 12. The ROM 11 stores programs executed by the CPU 10, telephone directory data, and the like. The RAM 12 stores an incoming call history and the like. Further, the RAM 12 is a work area when the program is executed by the CPU 10.

The telephone 1 further includes a display 13, a microphone 14, a speaker 15, an operation unit 16, and an LED 17. As described above, the LED 17 has at least two types of light sources having different emission colors (for example, a green LED 17a and a red LED 17b). The light emission of each light source is independently controlled by the CPU 10.

In one example, the LED 17 has a transmissive light guide member. A light source such as a green LED 17a and a red LED 17b is arranged on the back surface of the light guide member. The emission color of the LED 17 is changed according to the control by the CPU 10.

Further, the telephone 1 includes a first communication unit 18 and a second communication unit 19. The first communication unit 18 controls communication via a fixed telephone line. The second communication unit 19 controls wireless communication with the handset 3. When the handset 3 is a wired type, the second communication unit 19 may not be provided.

When there is a call from another telephone to the telephone 1 via the fixed telephone line, the CPU 10 receives the input of the incoming call via the first communication unit 18. At this time, the CPU 10 also receives information on the telephone number of the sender (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a number). The CPU 10 determines whether or not the source number is a pre-registered safe number (a number pre-registered as a safe number) with reference to the ROM 11.

The ROM 11 is provided with a storage area for storing a telephone directory, a telephone number associated with a button, and the like. In the telephone directory, the telephone number and the corresponding name are stored in association with each other. Further, the ROM 11 stores a registration list of telephone numbers called a rejection list and a permission list. In the rejection list, the number of the sender who rejects the reception when there is an incoming call is registered. A secure caller's phone number is registered in the permission list. The registration of the telephone number in the deny list and the allow list is executed by the user performing a predetermined operation. For example, when there is an incoming call from an annoying party, the caller's phone number is registered in the rejection list. Further, for example, a telephone number of an acquaintance whose call frequency is not so high as to be registered in the telephone directory is registered in the permission list.

The CPU 10 refers to the telephone directory, the rejection list, and the permission list stored in the ROM 11, and determines whether or not the caller's number is a pre-registered secure number. In one example, if the caller's number is registered in at least one of the telephone directory or the allow list, the CPU 10 determines that the caller's number is a pre-registered secure number. If the caller's number is not registered in either the telephone directory or the permission list, the CPU 10 determines that the caller's number is not registered as a secure number.

In the present embodiment, when the sender's number is registered in the rejection list, the CPU 10 does not determine that the sender's number is a pre-registered safe number, and will be described later. Hang up. Further, when the caller's number is registered in both the telephone directory and the rejection list, the registration in the telephone directory is prioritized, and the CPU 10 states that the caller's number is a safe number registered in advance. to decide.

When there is an incoming call, the CPU 10 emits a color LED indicating whether or not the sender's number is a pre-registered safe number. For example, when an incoming call is received from a pre-registered secure number, the CPU 10 causes the green LED 17a included in the LED 17 to emit light. Further, when an incoming call is received from a number that is not registered as a safe number, the CPU 10 causes the red LED 17b to emit light.

<Telephone operation when receiving an incoming call>
Subsequently, a more specific operation of the telephone 1 according to the present embodiment when receiving an incoming call will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5. 3 (a) and 3 (b) are tables showing in order the light emitting state of the LED 17 from the time when the telephone 1 receives an incoming call to the time when the call ends. FIG. 3A shows the light emitting state of the LED 17 from the time of the incoming call to the end of the call when there is an incoming call from the registered secure number. FIG. 3B shows the light emitting state of the LED 17 from the time of the incoming call to the end of the call when an incoming call is received from a number that is not registered as safe (that is, a number whose safety or unknown). FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of operation of the telephone 1 when receiving an incoming call. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the operation of the telephone 1 shown in FIG.

The first communication unit 18 of the telephone 1 receives a call from an outside line telephone via a telephone line and transmits it to the CPU 10 (step S11).

At this time, the CPU 10 confirms whether or not the caller ID obtained from the caller along with the incoming call is registered in the telephone directory in the ROM 11 (step S12). Here, when it is confirmed that the caller's number is registered in the telephone directory (YES in step S12), the CPU 10 causes the green LED 17a included in the LED 17 to emit light. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 3A, the CPU 10 causes the green LED 17a to emit light with high brightness and blinks the green LED 17a (step S13).

On the other hand, when the caller's number is not registered in the telephone directory (NO in step S12), the CPU 10 subsequently confirms whether or not the caller's number is registered in the permission list in the ROM 11 (NO). Step S14). Here, when it is confirmed that the source number is registered in the permission list (YES in step S14), the CPU 10 causes the green LED 17a included in the LED 17 to emit light. At this time as well, the CPU 10 causes the green LED 17a to emit light with high brightness and blinks the green LED 17a (step S13).

If the sender number is not registered in the allow list in ROM 11 (NO in step S14), the CPU 10 subsequently confirms whether the sender number is registered in the deny list in ROM 11. (Step S15). Here, when it is confirmed that the source number is not registered in the rejection list (NO in step S15), the CPU 10 causes the red LED 17b included in the LED 17 to emit light. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the CPU 10 causes the red LED 17b to emit high-intensity light and causes the red LED 17b to blink (step S16).

On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the caller's number is registered in the rejection list in ROM 11 (YES in step S15), the CPU 10 disconnects the communication between the first communication unit 18 and the telephone line (step S17). ). As a result, the call with the caller's number is terminated without making a ringing tone. At this time, the communication between the first communication unit 18 and the telephone line may be disconnected after sending a message to the sender notifying that the telephone cannot be received. In addition, the user may be notified that a call has been made from a number registered in the rejection list.

As described above, when the telephone 1 emits the LED 17 at the time of receiving an incoming call, the telephone 1 may emit an LED of a color according to whether or not the caller's number is a number registered in the telephone 1. it can. For example, when an incoming call is received from a number not registered in the telephone 1, the telephone 1 emits a red LED 17b included in the LED 17. Further, when an incoming call is received from a secure number registered in the telephone 1, the telephone 1 emits, for example, a green LED 17a.

The emission color of the LED described above is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. When an incoming call is received from a number that is not registered as a secure number or an incoming call whose telephone number is not notified, it is preferable to light an LED of a color (for example, red, yellow, etc.) that can call attention. Further, the LED 17 may include a third color LED (for example, a white LED) other than the green LED 17a and the red LED 17b. In this case, when the caller's number is not obtained from the caller together with the incoming call (unannounced call), the telephone 1 may emit the LED of the third color.

As described above, in the telephone 1 according to the present embodiment, the emission color of the LED 17 can be changed depending on whether or not the caller's number is registered in the telephone 1. As a result, when an incoming call arrives, the user can be notified of the degree of security of the caller's number. In order to call attention to the user, the light emission pattern and the light emission intensity of the LED 17 may be different.

After that, as shown in FIG. 5, a ringing tone is emitted from the speaker 15 (step S21). When the user performs an operation (YES in step S22) for instructing the start of a call (off-hook operation) such as picking up the handset or pressing the call start button, the telephone 1 starts a state in which a call can be made (step S23). .. Specifically, the telephone 1 is in a state in which the voice input from the microphone 14 can be output to the source, and the voice from the source can be output in the speaker 15.

If the off-hook operation is not performed (NO in step S22) even after a predetermined time has elapsed from the ringing tone being called (or even if the ringing tone is called for a predetermined number of calls), the CPU 10 is the first. The communication between the communication unit 18 and the telephone line is disconnected (step S27). As a result, the call with the caller's number is terminated. Alternatively, if the off-hook operation is not performed even after a predetermined time has passed since the ringing tone was called (or even if the ringing tone is called for a predetermined number of calls) (NO in step S22), the answering machine is used. You may switch to the telephone. Alternatively, you may do nothing and wait until the caller hangs up.

When the telephone 1 becomes ready to talk, the blinking LED 17 (specifically, the green LED 17a or the red LED 17b) becomes lit (step) as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B. S24). At this time, the brightness of the LED 17 is lower than that during an incoming call.

After that, when the user performs an operation (YES in step S25) for instructing the end of the call (YES in step S25) such as placing the handset on the main body or pressing the call end button, the CPU 10 determines that the call has ended. (Step S26), the communication with the telephone line is disconnected (step S27).

Even after the call ends, the lighting state of the LED 17 (specifically, the green LED 17a or the red LED 17b) continues (see FIGS. 3A and 3B). Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 10 to 100 seconds) has elapsed from the end of the call, the LED 17 (specifically, the green LED 17a or the red LED 17b) is turned off (step S28). For example, when a voice message is played after the call ends, the LED 17 continues to light while the voice message is being output, and when the voice message ends, the LED 17 turns off.

If the caller's number is not registered, the CPU 10 may inquire whether or not to register the caller's number in the permission list or the like after the call ends. This inquiry is made using, for example, the display 13, the speaker 15, or the like based on the instruction of the CPU 10. Then, when the user inputs to the operation unit 16 (specifically, a number button or the like), the number of the originator of the latest telephone call is registered in the permission list or the like. When the number of the caller of the latest telephone call is registered in the permission list or the telephone directory after the end of the call, the emission color of the LED 17 is switched from red to green as shown in FIG. 3 (b). If the number of the caller of the latest telephone call is registered in the rejection list after the call ends, the emission color of the LED 17 may remain red.

As described above, in the telephone 1 according to the present embodiment, the LED 17 is made to emit light from the time of receiving an incoming call to the end of the call. The emission color of the LED 17 is determined by whether or not the caller ID is registered in a predetermined list (for example, telephone directory, permission list) of the ROM 11 of the telephone directory 1. Further, the light emitting state of the LED 17 changes according to the operating state of the telephone 1 (that is, whether the telephone is receiving a call, is in a call, is after the call is completed, or the like).

Further, in the telephone 1 according to the present embodiment, the lighting state of the LED 17 is continued for a predetermined time even after the end of the call. For example, when a voice message is played after the end of a call, the lighting state of the LED 17 may be continued while the voice message is being output. Alternatively, the lighting state of the LED 17 may be continued for 1 minute (60 seconds) after the end of the call.

In the above-mentioned example, the LED 17 is blinked at a high brightness when an incoming call is being received, and the brightness of the LED 17 is lowered when a call is being made as compared with the case where an incoming call is being received. However, in another example, the brightness may be the same during an incoming call and during a call.

<About the LED light emission state at the time of transmission>
The telephone 1 according to the present embodiment may be configured to be capable of emitting light of the LED 17 according to the registration state of the call destination number not only when receiving an incoming call but also when making a call. 6 (a) and 6 (b) are tables showing in order an example of the light emitting state from the time when the LED 17 of the telephone 1 is transmitted to the time when the call is completed.

FIG. 6A shows the light emitting state of the LED 17 from before the transmission to after the end of the call when the number is registered as a safe number (registered safe number). As shown in FIG. 6A, when making a call to the registered number, the green LED 17a emits light. FIG. 6B shows the light emitting state of the LED 17 from before the call to the end of the call when the call is made to a number (a number whose safety or unknown) is not registered as a safe number. As shown in FIG. 6B, when a call is made to a number that is not registered as a secure number, the red LED 17b emits light.

The method for the CPU 10 to determine whether or not the call destination number is a registered number at the time of outgoing call can be performed in the same manner as at the time of incoming call. At the time of inputting the number before the transmission, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the LED 17 is in the off state regardless of the registration state of the transmission destination number. On the other hand, when the call destination number is automatically input by selecting the telephone directory in the ROM 11 or the list of speed dials (one-touch dials) registered in the ROM 11, the CPU 10 is registered. It is determined that the call is to the number, and the green LED 17a is blinked even in the state before the call.

When the call to the input destination number is started (that is, the call is being made), the LED 17 is in the blinking state. After that, when a call with the destination number starts, the LED 17 is turned on. Further, as in the case of an incoming call, the lighting state of the LED 17 continues even after the end of the call, and the LED 17 turns off when a predetermined time elapses after the end of the call. For example, when a voice message is played after the call ends, the lighting state of the LED 17 continues until the output of the voice message ends.

According to the above configuration, when making a call using the telephone 1, the user can immediately recognize whether or not the other party currently in a call is a safe other party by looking at the emission color of the LED 17. be able to. Further, since the LED 17 is provided in the main body 2 of the telephone 1, a person other than the user who is using the telephone 1 can visually recognize the light emitting state of the LED 17. Therefore, a person other than the user who is using the telephone 1 can easily check the safety level of the other party of the call.

<Modification example>
Subsequently, a modified example of the telephone 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. In the modified example, when the telephone 1 is put on hold after the start of the call, the way the LED 17 emits light is different from that during the call. As for the method of causing the LED 17 to emit light other than the pending state, the same method as that of the telephone 1 according to the first embodiment can be applied, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

7 (a) and 7 (b) are tables showing in order the light emitting state of the LED 17 from the time of receiving an incoming call to the end of a call in the telephone 1 according to the modified example. FIG. 7A shows the light emitting state of the LED 17 from the time of the incoming call to the end of the call when there is an incoming call from the registered number. FIG. 7B shows the light emitting state of the LED 17 from the time of the incoming call to the end of the call when there is an incoming call from an unregistered number.

As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, when the telephone 1 switches from the busy state to the pending state, the light emitting state of the LED 17 changes from a lit state (always lit state) to a blinking state (a state in which is always lit). It switches to a state in which lighting and extinguishing are performed alternately). That is, the CPU 10 of the telephone 1 causes the LED 17 to emit light differently depending on whether the telephone 1 is in a call or on hold. By making the LED 17 blink while the user temporarily suspends the call with the other party, the attention to the LED 17 is aroused, and the effect of re-recognizing the safety level of the other party currently talking is enhanced. When the telephone 1 switches from the busy state to the pending state, the emission brightness of the LED 17 may be alternately switched between high brightness and low brightness instead of blinking the LED 17.

Further, in the modified example, the blinking speed of the LED may be different between when the green LED 17a is emitting light and when the red LED 17b is emitting light. For example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b), the interval between turning on and off when the green LED 17a, which indicates that the caller's number is registered, is shorter (blinking speed is higher). (Faster), and the interval between turning on and off when the red LED 17b blinking, which indicates that the sender's number is not registered, is made longer (the blinking speed is made slower). Thereby, for example, when an incoming call is received from an unregistered number, the red LED 17b is slowly blinked, so that the user can calmly perform the off-hook operation without being impatient.

The method of causing the LED 17 to emit light as described here is an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

(Summary of the first embodiment)
As described above, in the telephone 1 according to the present embodiment, the first communication unit 18 that communicates with the telephone line, the LED 17 that emits light in at least two different colors, the CPU 10 that controls the operation of the LED 17, and the number are registered. The ROM 11 is provided. The CPU 10 causes the green LED17a (first color illumination) included in the LED 17 to emit light when an incoming call is received from a pre-registered safe number, and the LED 17 is used when an incoming call is received from a number not registered as a safe number. The included red LED 17b (second color illumination) is made to emit light. Further, the CPU 10 causes the LED 17 (specifically, the green LED 17a or the red LED 17b) to emit light when the telephone 1 is in both the ringing state and the talking state.

According to the above configuration, the degree of safety of the telephone number of the caller can be easily recognized by the emission color of the LED 17. Further, in the configuration in which the LED 17 emits light only during a call, the memory of the emission color of the LED 17 may be weakened during a call, and the recognition of whether or not the sender's number is safe may be weakened. Therefore, in the telephone 1 according to the present embodiment, the emission color of the LED is changed by emitting the LED of the color corresponding to the safety degree of the telephone number of the caller not only during the ringing but also during the call. It can be made easier to remain in the user's memory. Therefore, in the telephone 1, the function of notifying the degree of safety of the caller's number can be further improved.

In the telephone 1 according to the present embodiment, the CPU 10 makes the LED 17 emit light differently between the time of a call and the time of a call. For example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b), the LED 17 is in a blinking state during a call, and the LED 17 is in a lit state during a call. By making the LED 17 blink during a call, it is possible to draw more attention to the LED 17. Therefore, the effect of the user recognizing the safety level of the other party currently receiving an incoming call is enhanced.

In the telephone 1 according to the present embodiment, the CPU 10 can make the LED 17 emit light for a predetermined time (for example, 10 to 100 seconds) after the call of the telephone 1 ends. As a result, after the call ends, the user can re-recognize the safety level of the other party of the latest call.

In the telephone 1 according to the present embodiment, the ROM 11 has a refusal list for registering the number as a caller's number for rejecting reception when an incoming call is received, and a permission list for registering the number as a secure caller's number. And have. Then, the telephone 1 includes an operation unit 16 (for example, a number button and an independent number registration button) for registering the number of the caller of the call in the rejection list or the permission list after the end of the call. According to this configuration, the number of the other party of the latest call can be registered in the rejection list or the permission list while checking the emission color of the LED 17 at the end of the call.

[Second Embodiment]
Subsequently, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment described above, the telephone 1 capable of registering the number of the other party of the latest call in the rejection list or the permission list after the end of the call has been described. In the second embodiment, a telephone capable of registering the number of the other party currently in a call in the deny list or the allow list even during a call will be described as an example.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of the telephone 101 according to the second embodiment. The telephone 101 includes a main body 2 and a handset 3. Similar to the first embodiment, the telephone 101 includes a CPU 10, a ROM 11 (storage unit), a RAM 12, a display 13, a microphone 14, a speaker 15, an operation unit 116, an LED 17, and the like. Similar to the first embodiment, the LED 17 has at least two different light sources (eg, green LED 17a and red LED 17b). Further, as the LED 17, one LED capable of emitting a plurality of colors may be used.

In the telephone 101, the configuration of the operation unit 116 is different from that of the telephone 1. In the present embodiment, the operation unit 116 includes a permission button 116P and a rejection button 116R in addition to a number button (numeric keypad) and other operation buttons (one-touch dial button, etc.).

The permission button 116P is an operation unit for registering the source number of the call in the permission list during a call on the telephone 101. The rejection button 116R is an operation unit for registering the caller ID of the call in the rejection list during a call on the telephone 101. By providing these buttons, it is possible to register the number of the other party currently in a call in a predetermined list not only after the end of the call but also in the state of being in a call.

<Telephone operation when receiving an incoming call>
Subsequently, a more specific operation of the telephone 101 according to the present embodiment when receiving an incoming call will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11. 9 and 10 show, in order, an example of the light emitting state of the LED from the time of the incoming call to the end of the call when there is an incoming call from an unregistered number. FIG. 9 shows the light emitting state of the LED 17 (specifically, the green LED 17a or the red LED 17b) when the caller's number is registered in the permission list during a call. Further, FIG. 10 shows the light emitting state of the LED 17 (specifically, the red LED 17b) when the caller's number is registered in the rejection list during a call. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation flow of the telephone 101 when an incoming call is received from an unregistered number.

The operation when an incoming call is received to the telephone 101 is substantially the same as the operation flow described with reference to FIG. 4 in the first embodiment. Further, the operation flow of the telephone 101 when the caller's number is registered in the telephone directory or the allow list and when the caller's number is registered in the deny list is the same as in the first embodiment. The flow can be applied.

On the other hand, when the caller's number is not registered in any of the telephone directory, the allow list, and the deny list, the CPU 10 blinks the red LED 17b included in the LED 17 (step S31). Next, when a predetermined time elapses from the incoming call (YES in step S32), the telephone 101 captures the telephone line and starts an automatic answer (step S33).

The automatic response is to automatically capture the line and prompt the caller to notify the name, for example, output a pre-stored message such as "Please tell me your name" and the caller. Refers to an operation in which the voice uttered by the speaker 15 can be output from the speaker 15. Preferably, when the CPU 10 determines that the caller's number is not registered in the telephone 1, and when the caller's number is not obtained from the caller together with the incoming call (in the case of an unannounced call), in other words, it is safe. When the incoming call is from a number with a low degree, the telephone 101 automatically answers.

During this automatic response, the light emitting state of the LED 17 continues to blink. However, in another embodiment, the light emitting state of the LED 17 may be changed from the blinking state to the lit state at the timing of switching from the incoming call to the automatic answering. As a result, the user can determine whether or not to start the call while confirming the automatic response and visually confirming the degree of security of the caller's number.

After that, when the user performs an operation (YES in step S34) for instructing the start of a call (YES in step S34) such as picking up the handset or pressing the call start button, the telephone 101 starts a talk-enabled state (YES). Step S35). Specifically, the telephone 1 is in a state in which the voice input from the microphone 14 can be output to the source, and the voice from the source can be output in the speaker 15.

If the off-hook operation is not performed even after the lapse of a predetermined time (NO in step S34), the CPU 10 disconnects the communication between the first communication unit 18 and the telephone line (step S42). As a result, the call with the caller's number is terminated. Alternatively, if the off-hook operation is not performed even after a predetermined time has passed since the ringing tone was called (or even if the ringing tone is called for a predetermined number of calls) (NO in step S22), the answering machine is used. You may switch to the telephone. Alternatively, you may do nothing and wait until the caller hangs up.

When the telephone 101 is in a talkable state, the blinking LED 17 (specifically, the red LED 17b) is turned on as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10.

After that, when the user determines that the source number is a number with a high degree of security, the user presses the permission button 116P (YES in step S36). As a result, the number of the caller who is currently talking is registered in the permission list (step S37). When the permission button 116P is pressed by the user, the red LED 17b is turned off and the green LED 17a is turned on (step S38). At this time, as shown in FIG. 9, the green LED 17a may be blinked for a predetermined time immediately after the permission button 116P is pressed, and then turned on.

After that, when an operation (YES in step S41) for instructing the end of the call, such as placing the handset on the main body or pressing the end call button, is performed (YES in step S41), the CPU 10 determines that the call has ended and the telephone line. The communication with is disconnected (step S42).

On the other hand, if the user determines that the caller's number is a low-safety number during a call, the user presses the reject button 116R (YES in step S39). As a result, the number of the caller who is currently on the call is registered in the rejection list (step S40). When the reject button 116R is pressed by the user, the CPU 10 disconnects the communication with the telephone line and ends the call (step S42). At this time, as shown in FIG. 10, the red LED 17b may be blinked for a predetermined time immediately after the rejection button 116R is pressed, and then turned on again. Further, when the communication with the telephone line is disconnected by pressing the rejection button 116R, a message to the effect that the call is terminated may be output.

Even after the call ends, the lighting state of the LED 17 (specifically, the green LED 17a or the red LED 17b) continues (see FIGS. 9 and 10). Then, when a predetermined time elapses from the end of the call, the LED 17 (specifically, the green LED 17a or the red LED 17b) is turned off (step S43).

If the allow button 116P or the deny button 116R is not pressed during the call, the user presses the operation unit 116 (specifically, the permit button 116P, the deny button 116R, the number button, etc.) after the call ends. The number of the caller of the latest telephone call may be registered in the permission list or the like by inputting using the method.

Alternatively, if the allow button 116P or the deny button 116R is not pressed during a call, the CPU 10 may inquire whether or not to register the caller's number in the allow list or the like after the call ends. .. At this time, the user inputs by using the operation unit 116 (specifically, the permission button 116P, the rejection button 116R, the number button, etc.), so that the number of the caller of the latest telephone call is registered in the permission list or the like. Will be done.

As described above, in the telephone 101 according to the present embodiment, the LED 17 is made to emit light from the time of receiving an incoming call to the end of the call. The emission color of the LED 17 is determined by whether or not the source number is registered in a predetermined list (for example, telephone directory, permission list) of the ROM 11 of the telephone 101. Further, the light emitting state of the LED 17 changes according to the operating state of the telephone 101 (that is, whether the telephone is receiving a call, is in a call, or is after the end of the call, etc.).

Further, in the telephone 101 according to the present embodiment, since the permission button 116P and the permission button 116P are independently provided, the number of the other party can be registered in the rejection list or the permission list during a call.

FIG. 12 shows a modified example of the operation of the telephone 101 when the number of the other party is registered in the rejection list during a call. In the modified example shown in FIG. 12, the call is continued even after the user presses the reject button 116R during the call and the caller's number is registered in the reject list. In this case, the red LED 17b is blinked for a predetermined time immediately after the rejection button 116R is pressed, and then the red LED 17b is turned on again.

[Third Embodiment]
Subsequently, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, a configuration in which a relay device (communication device) is provided between the telephone line and the telephone will be described.

FIG. 13 shows a schematic configuration of the communication system 200 according to the third embodiment. The communication system 200 has a telephone 201 and a relay device 202. The telephone 201 is connected to the relay device 202. The relay device 202 is connected to the telephone line 230. The relay device 202 is a communication device that relays the telephone line 230 and the telephone 201.

As for the configuration of the telephone 201, the same configuration as that of the telephone 1 described in the first embodiment can be applied. The telephone 201 may not be provided with the LED 17.

FIG. 14 shows an example of the internal configuration of the relay device 202. The relay device 202 includes a CPU 210 (control unit), a ROM 211 (storage unit), and a RAM 212 for controlling the entire device. The ROM 211 stores programs executed by the CPU 210, telephone directory data, and the like. The RAM 212 stores an incoming call history and the like. Further, the RAM 212 serves as a work area when the program is executed by the CPU 210.

The relay device 202 further includes a display 213, a speaker 215, an operation unit 216, an LED 217, and the like. The LED 217 has at least two different light sources (eg, a green LED 17a and a red LED 17b). The light emission of each light source is controlled independently by the CPU 210. Further, one LED capable of emitting a plurality of colors may be used as the LED 217.

Further, the relay device 202 includes a first communication unit 218 and a second communication unit 219. The first communication unit 218 controls communication via a fixed telephone line. The second communication unit 219 controls communication with the telephone 201 (specifically, the first communication unit 18 of the telephone 201). The communication between the telephone 201 and the relay device 202 may be wired communication or wireless communication.

When there is a call from another telephone to the telephone 201 via the fixed telephone line, the CPU 210 accepts the input of the incoming call via the first communication unit 218. At this time, the CPU 210 also receives the information of the telephone number of the caller. The CPU 210 determines whether or not the source number is a pre-registered safe number while referring to the ROM 211.

The ROM 211 is provided with a storage area for storing a telephone directory, a telephone number associated with a button, and the like. Further, the ROM 211 stores a registration list of telephone numbers called a rejection list and a permission list. As the deny list and the allow list, the same ones as described in the first embodiment can be applied.

The CPU 10 refers to the telephone directory, the rejection list, and the permission list stored in the ROM 11, and determines whether or not the caller's number is a pre-registered secure number. In one example, if the caller's number is registered in at least one of the telephone directory or the allow list, the CPU 10 determines that the caller's number is a pre-registered secure number. If the caller's number is not registered in either the telephone directory or the permission list, the CPU 10 determines that the caller's number is not registered as a secure number.

When the telephone directory is stored in the ROM 11 of the telephone 201, the telephone directory may not be stored in the ROM 211 of the relay device 202. In this case, the CPU 210 refers only to the refusal list and the permission list in the ROM 211 to determine whether or not the source number is a pre-registered safe number. In another method, the CPU 210 can refer to each list in the ROM 11 of the telephone 201 to determine whether or not the source number is a pre-registered secure number.

When there is an incoming call, the CPU 210 emits a color LED indicating whether or not the sender's number is a pre-registered safe number. For example, when an incoming call is received from a pre-registered secure number, the CPU 210 causes the green LED 17a included in the LED 217 to emit light. Further, when an incoming call is received from a number that is not registered as a safe number, the CPU 210 causes the red LED 17b to emit light.

As for the specific operation of the relay device 202 at the time of receiving an incoming call, the same operation as that of the telephone 1 described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5 in the first embodiment can be applied.

The operation unit 216 of the relay device 202 may include the permission button 116P and the rejection button 116R described in the second embodiment. In this case, with respect to the specific operation of the relay device 202 at the time of receiving an incoming call, the same operation as that of the telephone 101 described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11 and the like in the second embodiment can be applied.

As described above, the relay device 202 according to the present embodiment is provided between the telephone 201 and the telephone line 230. The relay device 202 includes a first communication unit 218 that communicates with a telephone line, a second communication unit 219 that communicates with a telephone 201, an LED 217 that emits light in at least two different colors, and a CPU 210 that controls the operation of the LED 217. It has a ROM 211 in which a number is registered. The CPU 210 emits a green LED 17a included in the LED 217 when receiving an incoming call from a pre-registered safe number, and emits a red LED 17b included in the LED 217 when receiving an incoming call from a number not registered as a safe number. Further, the CPU 210 causes the LED 217 (specifically, the green LED 17a or the red LED 17b) of the relay device 202 to emit light when the telephone 201 is in both the ringing state and the talking state.

According to the above configuration, the safety level of the telephone number of the caller can be easily recognized by the emission color of the LED 217. Further, in the configuration in which the LED 217 emits light only during a call, the memory of the emission color of the LED 217 may be weakened during a call, and the recognition of whether or not the source number is safe may be weakened. Therefore, in the relay device 202 according to the present embodiment, the caller's number is emitted by emitting an LED of a color corresponding to the degree of safety of the caller's telephone number not only during a call but also during a call. It is possible to further improve the notification function of the degree of safety.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Subsequently, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fourth embodiment, the configuration in which the telephone has a slave unit will be described.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of the telephone 301 according to the fourth embodiment. The telephone 301 includes a master unit 320 and a slave unit 350. The master unit 1 is connected to a fixed telephone line. The slave unit 350 is registered in the master unit 320, and the slave unit 350 and the master unit 320 are connected by wireless communication. The same configuration as that of the telephone 1 described in the first embodiment can be applied to the master unit 320.

An operation unit 66 including a display 63 and number buttons is arranged on the front surface of the slave unit 350. A speaker 65 and a microphone 64 are arranged in front of the slave unit 350.

FIG. 16 shows the internal configuration of the slave unit 350. As shown in FIG. 16, the slave unit 350 includes a CPU 60 (second control unit) for controlling the operation of the slave unit 350, a ROM 61, and a RAM 62. The ROM 61 stores programs executed by the CPU 60, telephone directory data, and the like. The RAM 62 stores an incoming call history and the like. Further, the RAM 62 is a work area for executing a program on the CPU 60.

The slave unit 350 further includes a display 63, a microphone 64, a speaker 65, an operation unit 66, and an LED 67 (second light emitting unit). Similar to the LED 17 described above, the LED 67 has at least two different light sources of different emission colors (eg, green LED 67a and red LED 67b). The light emission of each light source is independently controlled by the CPU 60.

Like the master unit 320, the slave unit 350 emits the green LED67a (illumination of the first color) included in the LED 67 when receiving an incoming call from the registered safe number, and is not registered as a safe number. When an incoming call is received from the number, the red LED 67b (lighting of the second color) included in the LED 67 is made to emit light. When receiving an incoming call, both the LED 17 of the master unit 320 and the slave unit 35067 are made to emit light.

[Summary]
The telephone (for example, telephone 1,101) according to one aspect of the present invention includes a communication unit (for example, the first communication unit 18) that communicates with a telephone line and a light emitting unit that emits light in at least two different colors (for example, the first communication unit 18). The LED 17) and a control unit (for example, CPU 10) that controls the operation of the light emitting unit are provided. The control unit emits light of the first color (for example, green LED17a) included in the light emitting unit when receiving an incoming call from a registered number, and when receiving an incoming call from an unregistered number, the light emitting unit emits light. The second color illumination (for example, red LED17b) included in the light is emitted. Further, when the telephone is in a ringing state or a talking state, the control unit causes any of the lights included in the light emitting unit to emit light.

Further, the communication device (for example, the relay device 202) according to another aspect of the present invention is provided between the telephone (for example, the telephone 201) and the telephone line (for example, the telephone line 230). This communication device has at least two colors, a first communication unit that communicates with the telephone line (for example, the first communication unit 218) and a second communication unit that communicates with the telephone (for example, the second communication unit 219). It includes a light emitting unit (for example, LED 217) that emits light in different colors and a control unit (for example, CPU 210) that controls the operation of the light emitting unit. The control unit emits light of the first color (for example, green LED17a) included in the light emitting unit when receiving an incoming call from a registered number, and when receiving an incoming call from an unregistered number, the light emitting unit emits light. The second color illumination (for example, red LED17b) included in the light is emitted. Also. When the telephone is ringing or talking, any of the lights included in the light emitting unit is made to emit light.

In the telephone or communication device according to any aspect of the present invention, the control unit (for example, CPUs 10, 210) is used when the telephone (for example, telephones 1,101,201) is in the calling state. The method of causing the light emitting unit (for example, LEDs 17, 217) to emit light may be different from that when the telephone is in the middle of a call.

In the telephone or communication device according to any aspect of the present invention, the control unit (for example, CPUs 10, 210) receives the light emitting unit (for example, the light emitting unit (for example, telephones 1, 101, 201) after the telephone (for example, telephones 1, 101, 201) ends a call. For example, the LEDs 17, 217) may be made to emit light for a predetermined time.

The telephone or communication device according to any aspect of the present invention may further include a storage unit (for example, ROMs 11 and 11) in which numbers are registered. Even if the storage unit has a refusal list for registering the number as a source number for rejecting reception when an incoming call is received and a permission list for registering the number as a secure source number. Good. Then, the telephone or the communication device is an operation unit for registering the number of the originator of the call in the rejection list or the permission list after the call on the telephone (for example, telephones 1, 101, 201) is completed. (For example, operation units 16, 216 (more specifically, numerical buttons)) may be provided.

The telephone or communication device according to any aspect of the present invention may further include a storage unit (for example, ROMs 11 and 11) in which numbers are registered. Even if the storage unit has a refusal list for registering the number as a source number for rejecting reception when an incoming call is received and a permission list for registering the number as a secure source number. Good. Then, the telephone or the communication device is an operation unit for registering the source number of the call in the rejection list or the permission list during a call on the telephone (for example, telephones 1, 101, 201). (For example, the operation units 16, 216 (more specifically, the permission button 116P, the rejection button 116R, etc.) may be provided.

In the telephone or communication device according to any aspect of the present invention, the control unit (for example, CPU 10, 210) is the light emitting unit (for example, the light emitting unit (for example, telephone 1, 101, 201) during a transmission from the telephone (for example, telephone 1, 101, 201). For example, when the LED17, 217) is made to emit light and the telephone is transmitted to the registered number, the illumination of the first color (for example, the green LED17a) is emitted, and when the telephone is transmitted to the unregistered number, the light is emitted. The second color illumination (for example, the red LED 17b) may be made to emit light.

In the telephone or communication device according to any aspect of the present invention, the control unit (for example, CPUs 10,210) is used when the telephone (for example, telephones 1,101,201) is in the middle of a call and when the telephone (for example, the telephones 1,101,201) is in the conversation. The method of causing the light emitting unit (for example, LEDs 17, 217) to emit light may be different from that when the telephone is on hold.

The telephone according to any aspect of the present invention may further include a slave unit (for example, a slave unit 350) that is wirelessly connected to the telephone. The slave unit has a second light emitting unit (for example, LED67) that emits light in at least two different colors, and a second control unit (for example, CPU60) that controls the operation of the second light emitting unit. The second control unit emits light of the first color (for example, green LED67a) included in the second light emitting unit when receiving an incoming call from a registered number, and when receiving an incoming call from an unregistered number, the second control unit emits light. The second color illumination (for example, red LED67b) included in the second light emitting unit may be made to emit light.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims. In addition, a configuration obtained by combining the configurations of different embodiments described in the present specification with each other is also included in the scope of the present invention.

1: Telephone 10: CPU (control unit)
11: ROM (storage unit)
16: Operation unit 17: LED (light emitting unit)
17a: Green LED (first color lighting)
17b: Red LED (second color lighting)
18: First communication unit (communication unit)
60: CPU (second control unit)
67: LED (second light emitting part)
101: Telephone 116: Operation unit 116P: Permission button (operation unit)
116R: Reject button (operation unit)
202: Relay device (communication device)
210: CPU (control unit)
211: ROM (storage unit)
217: LED (light emitting part)
218: First communication unit 219: Second communication unit 301: Telephone 320: Master unit 350: Slave unit

Claims (9)

With the communication unit that communicates with the telephone line,
A light emitting part that emits light in at least two different colors,
A control unit that controls the operation of the light emitting unit is provided.
The control unit
When an incoming call is received from the registered number, the first color illumination included in the light emitting unit is made to emit light.
When an incoming call is received from an unregistered number, the second color illumination included in the light emitting unit is made to emit light, and the light is emitted.
A telephone that emits any of the lights included in the light emitting unit during a call and a state of a call. A communication device installed between a telephone and a telephone line.
The first communication unit that communicates with the telephone line and
The second communication unit that communicates with the telephone and
A light emitting part that emits light in at least two different colors,
A control unit that controls the operation of the light emitting unit is provided.
The control unit
When an incoming call is received from the registered number, the first color illumination included in the light emitting unit is made to emit light.
When an incoming call is received from an unregistered number, the second color illumination included in the light emitting unit is made to emit light, and the light is emitted.
A communication device that emits any of the lights included in the light emitting unit when the telephone is ringing or in a state of being talking. The telephone or the telephone according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the control unit causes the light emitting unit to emit light differently between when the telephone is in the ringing state and when the telephone is in the calling state. Communication device. The telephone or communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the control unit causes the light emitting unit to emit light for a predetermined time after the call of the telephone is completed. It also has a storage unit where numbers are registered.
The storage unit
A rejection list that registers the number as the caller's number to reject when there is an incoming call,
It has a permission list to register the number as a secure source number,
An operation unit for registering the caller's number of the call in the rejection list or the permission list after the end of the call on the telephone is provided.
The telephone or communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. It also has a storage unit where numbers are registered.
The storage unit
A rejection list that registers the number as the caller's number to reject when there is an incoming call,
It has a permission list to register the number as a secure source number,
An operation unit for registering the caller's number of the call in the deny list or the allow list during a call on the telephone is provided.
The telephone or communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The control unit causes the light emitting unit to emit light during a transmission from the telephone.
When making a call to the registered number, the illumination of the first color is emitted.
When making a call to the unregistered number, the second color illumination is emitted.
The telephone or communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The control unit comprises any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the method of causing the light emitting unit to emit light differs between when the telephone is in a call and when the telephone is on hold. Described telephone or communication device. Further equipped with a slave unit wirelessly connected to the telephone,
The slave unit
A second light emitting unit that emits light in at least two different colors,
It has a second control unit that controls the operation of the second light emitting unit, and has a second control unit.
The second control unit
When an incoming call is received from the registered number, the first color illumination included in the second light emitting unit is made to emit light.
When an incoming call is received from an unregistered number, the second color illumination included in the second light emitting unit is made to emit light.
The telephone according to any one of claims 1 and 3 to 8.